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Wellpath

Outsourced correctional healthcare services provider

Medical Director - Local Government

Physicians & SurgeonsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeEdwardsville, IL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Medical school graduate.
  • Experience in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Public Health is preferred.
  • Must have and maintain current licensure within the state of employment.
  • Must maintain a current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.
  • Must maintain privileges.
  • Must maintain continuing medical education (CME) requirements for continued medical practice in the state.
  • Applicants must reside in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Provide medical oversight and guidance in accordance with company security regulations and the regulations of the assigned institution.
  • Ensure required documentation of services is provided to the Regional or Corporate Medical Director or designee to monitor services and compliance with the facility/client contract.
  • Notify the Regional or Corporate Medical Director and Health Services Administrator or designee of changes in schedule coverage, and assist in arranging coverage of medical services when unavailable for an extended period.
  • Provide clinical oversight to the facility medical program, adhering to existing policies and procedures for admission, transfer, and referrals.
  • Supervise the care given by other personnel and provide consultation for all professionals in the system.
  • Partner with the Health Services Administrator to identify problems and recommend solutions to improve patient outcomes, including establishing and maintaining Chronic Care Clinics.
  • Ensure proper documentation and adherence to the established formulary for therapeutic regimens, provide emergency treatment on-site, and respond appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
  • Serve as a liaison with healthcare providers in the community, consult with medical specialists, and review and approve treatment protocols, clinical policies, and procedures.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Public Health.

About the Company

Wellpath

Outsourced correctional healthcare services provider

Wellpath provides outsourced healthcare for inmates in the United States and Australia through government contracts, covering medical, dental, optical, and mental health services. Its offerings include primary care, chronic disease management, substance abuse and detox programs, suicide prevention, pharmaceutical management, and administrative tasks such as revenue cycle management, all using its proprietary ERMA electronic records system. The company operates at scale with divisions serving local jails, state and federal prisons, and inpatient facilities, reaching about 300,000 patients daily across more than 550 facilities. Its goal is to deliver comprehensive, contract-based correctional healthcare while navigating sector challenges like debt, rising labor costs, and litigation risk.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Early VC
Total funding
$10.7M
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
Founded
2006

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